Screen Rant

  • High School Musical had humble beginnings on the Disney Channel but became hugely successful. 1 / 7

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  • After HSM3, a fourth movie was announced, but didn't go anywhere. 2 / 7

  • HSM4 was announced again in 2016 and began casting. 3 / 7

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  • But then a TV series was unveiled in late 2017. 4 / 7

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  • It's likely the lack of original cast members caused the initial delay. 5 / 7

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  • But the switch from film to TV series is surely due to Disney+. 6 / 7

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  • A recognizable brand, HSM is ideally suited to streaming, which offers a less risky platform. 7 / 7

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